r/VintageOmega

Had this for over 25 years. Looking for new strap suggestions and can this scratch be buffed out. Not sure of crystal material.

Found this beauty yesterday in the north of France

Running well, cal 565, original bracelet buckle

Bracelet itself is cooked but the watch is nearly NOS.

Very nice watch, I'm very happy with it so far.

What do you guys think about these small Genève?

I bout this watch at an antique shop about a month ago and it’s sent my headfirst into the world of (especially vintage) watches. It had no papers and I haven’t been able to find an exact match online. Case size is 31mm.

Got this 70s Omega Seamaster TV Dial ref. 196.0082, quartz for €340. I’m 6months into vintage watches and this is my first “serious”piece.
Movement is solid, keeps time perfectly. Problem: cracked plexi in one corner and the hour hand sits about 0.5mm off when I adjust it. Maybe I’m just paranoid and should use it like this but I’d love to have this beautiful piece in perfect condition.

Seller offered €25 compensation, which is basically nothing.

Before I decide whether to repair or return it (the seller offered me cause he didn’t said a word about the crack), I need real numbers:

How much would a proper plexi replacement + installation + hour hand regulation actually cost in Spain? Doesn’t need to be exact.

Because depending on that number, the math changes completely on whether it’s worth the hassle.

Thoughts? Worth the repair costs or keep looking for something better for similar price point?

i reverse searched the watch, it is said to be from 1968,

Hi guys,

Some photos on a very important watch for me.
I kept some watches from my late grandfather, one of them turn out fake but this one looks legit, at least the watchmaker accepted to service it. (And the other don’t)

This is the first watch I’ve ever used. Manual wind too!

(Ir you have any info on the model, tell me please)

Found this gorgeous piece at a vintage store. What do you guys say? Worth the Shot? Store was closed and no Price Tag. Have to Check it out tomorrow.

I have to say, I’m very pleased. The pictures don’t do this watch justice at all. I don’t understand why people would buy a Rolex GMT for 10x the price when these beauties exist. This is everything I ever wanted — a worthwhile automatic GMT that’s not too flashy. Incredible for what it is. This is a 20+ year old watch!

Might need an extra link if anyone has an extra one 👀 but damn this watch is beautiful. Not my first Omega but my new favorite watch.

I found this omega watch when cleaning up the workshop of a family member who passed away a few years ago. I know nothing about watches and I would love some help figuring out if it is real/worth repairing. I do not care about it's value since I will keep it no matter what, but I would like to know if this is something that could be easily repaired. The chrono in the middle does work and the watch turns (the seconds turn fairly quickly it seems), but not for very long.

Sorry for the quality of the pictures I am finding it difficult to take pictures without glare.

edited a few typos

update in the comments

Noticed some greening forming around the perimeter of the dial (see photo). Trying to work out if it’s from the tritium lume aging, or if it’s surface oxidation. Is this something that can be cleaned by a professional, or is it in the dial for good? Any insight appreciated

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about selling this Omega De Ville, but I'm not sure what a fair asking price would be.

The only comparable sales I could find for this exact reference were around $650 USD and €470 (about $525 USD). I've attached screenshots of those listings at the end.

The main concern with my watch is the condition of the dial. It has noticeable corrosion, and I'm not sure how much that affects its value.

Details:

• Reference: 196.0214
• Year: 1979
• Movement: Quartz
• Case & bracelet: Stainless steel

Condition:

• The watch is running well and keeping good time.
• The battery was just replaced.
• The crown works properly.
• The dial has visible corrosion (the biggest issue).
• The bracelet has some light scratches from normal wear.
• The crystal has one very small scratch that's barely noticeable.
• Other than the dial, I'd say the watch is in pretty good condition.

Other information:

• No original box or papers.
• To the best of my knowledge, all parts are original.

Given its condition, what do you think would be a realistic selling price?
And if you're interested, feel free to DM me)

Thanks in advance!

I just found my grandfathers omega, with a 284 movement, and would really like to revive it. Unfortunately its missing its original crown, and the winding stem looks damaged and has been recomended to be replaced.

When browsing online its been a challenge to find one correct crown style for this watch as I see a huge variety available. Would anyone know the right design or part number for this model? Thanks!

✅Vintage Omega
✅Original blue dial
✅Day-date
✅WG fluted bezel

I recently came across this rare Omega Seamaster 120 reference which is the one worn by legendary diver Jacques Mayol when he set free diving records. I love the 37mm case diameter as well as the ultra thin 7mm thickness, possible thanks to the quartz movement. I used to be a bit of a quartz snob but this watch has totally made me reconsider my position.

Hi everyone! I recently found this Omega at a vintage flea market and I instantly fell in love with it. I don’t know much about its history and I would love to learn more from people who know these watches better.

Could anyone help me identify the model, approximate year, movement, or any details about it? I’m curious about its story and what I might have found.

I’ve attached some photos. Thank you!